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“Your testimonies also are my delight; they are my counselors.” – Psalm 119:24
God’s Purposes for Suffering in Ministry, Part 1 – Pat Quinn draws five purposes of God for ministry suffering from 2 Corinthians. Brokenness – Julie Lowe asks, “Does brokenness threaten to discourage or undo you? Does it cause you to
Continue readingThis is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. (Psalm 119:150) Scripture heals. It ministers grace to your deepest hurts, since it is the voice of the one who created and redeemed you. In the beginning,
Continue reading“Awesome” is one word which has become so commonplace it is at risk of losing its punch. Today, it’s used to describe anything from a chef’s pizza to an artist’s portrait, a baseball team’s double play to a restaurant’s double
Continue readingIn his new mini-book, HELP! My Parents Abused Me When I Was a Kid, Joshua Zeichik writes, “As a Christian with a commitment to honor God, you must look to Scripture to evaluate whether your motives and responses reflect your
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A challenge that complicates the journey towards a godly response to abuse is the mass of popular literature which counsels victims from a feelings-centered position. Much of the literature available focuses on self-protection, rather than holiness, as a primary goal.
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Since our church service was cancelled, due to heavy snow, strong winds, and extreme cold, we gathered in our Family Room to learn from Psalm 1. Here’s the outline that I walked the family through, discussing its truths, and applying
Continue readingThere is an important distinction we need to make between good worry and bad worry. There are matters that ought to concern us, things that deserve our immediate attention and action. Being carefree is not the same as being careless.
Continue readingI Felt the Sun Today – a lovely poem. The Lie of Perfectionism – “Perfectionism makes everyone miserable, even if it works for a while.” Print this entry
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But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
Continue readingThis morning, while meditating on Psalm 1, I read the following inset in the Beyond Suffering Study Bible. The title of the inset is “Suffering and Disability Themes,” but I think these insights are encouraging reasons to spend time in
Continue readingSetting Financial Goals for the New Year (and how to reach them) – ” The ultimate purpose of our financial goals should be that our lifestyles glorify God.” 5 Principles for Reading in 2019 – ” Reading is not just
Continue readingPraise is one of the most consistent commands found in the book of Psalms. Another name for this book is the Psalter. It is the Hebrew hymnbook. It is the only collection of songs inspired by the Holy Spirit himself
Continue readingBiblical Counseling Today is a weekly podcast that I’d like to bring to your attention. The aim of BCT is to dig deeper into the heart of the matter, and is the teaching ministry of Dr. John Kwasny. John has
Continue readingThe Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.(Psalm 34:18) Loss comes in many different forms. Loss of a spouse, child, or another loved one to death. Loss of relationships through betrayal, estrangement, divorce, or a
Continue readingTo be a disciple of Jesus Christ, we must willingly leave behind all that this earthly life may promise, and choose to follow Jesus as our Lord and Master. This requires both a recognition of who Jesus is, and who
Continue readingThe book of Jeremiah is essentially a long essay on apostasy. What is of particular interest is its evidence of the incredible power of leaders to influence people for good or for ill. The prophet begins with a pathetic description
Continue readingMy reading goal for 2018 was 34 books, but I did not make it. But from the 27 that I was able to finish, here are eight that impacted me. They are listed in no particular order. Psalms By the
Continue readingThis brief post is from C. H. Spurgeon’s devotional Checkbook of Faith. I was encouraged. I hope you will be, too. “Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be” (Deuteronomy 33:25). Here
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By God’s grace, I’m a husband, dad, grandpa, and pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in Mayfield Hts, OH. I love Christ because He first loved me.
